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Tottenham's Byfield Impresses in Champions League Debut

1/22/2026

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Tottenham Hotspur defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League, with 17-year-old Jun’ai Byfield of Tottenham Hotspur making his debut.
Teammates and Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank praised Jun’ai Byfield for his composure.
Defender Kevin Danso lauded Jun’ai Byfield as a "very, very, very, very good player."
John Heitinga joined Tottenham Hotspur's coaching staff, taking over defensive responsibilities after Matt Wells left for a managerial role in MLS.

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Tottenham Hotspur defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League, with 17-year-old Jun’ai Byfield of Tottenham Hotspur making his debut.
Teammates and Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank praised Jun’ai Byfield for his composure.
Defender Kevin Danso lauded Jun’ai Byfield as a "very, very, very, very good player."
John Heitinga joined Tottenham Hotspur's coaching staff, taking over defensive responsibilities after Matt Wells left for a managerial role in MLS.